Research

Unlike conventional alloy systems, High Entropy Alloys (HEAs) are developed having multiple principal elements. HEAs are known to exhibit superior properties such as high strength, strength retention at high temperature, excellent corrosion resistance, higher wear and oxidation resistance, etc. in comparison to conventional alloys. The team is working in the area of novel high entropy alloy processed by both casting and powder metallurgy routes, aiming for high temperature applications.

Tungsten Heavy Alloys (WHAs) are consisting of 88-98 wt.% tungsten and 2-12 wt.% of Ni-based metallic binders. Over last decades, they have been ushered in as a material of choice for applications in strategic sectors because of their unique properties such as high density, high strength, high impact and corrosion resistance, etc. The interests lie in tailoring of the microstructure, mechanical properties by modifying composition and processing conditions

Metallic scaffolds have been considered to be most suitable for implants for bone tissue engineering as it reduces the negative effect of stress-shielding, provide better fixation between bones and implant, facilitate cellular proliferation. Currently, The team is working on the development of Ti-/Ti-alloy scaffolds by varying different pore-characteristics such as pore size, shape, porosity, etc. and their effects on microstructure, mechanical properties, and cell activity.